After having an incorrectly installed solar system, “I ended up finding another, reputable installer, Dean from SomeWatt Solar to assist me after I had learnt the hard way and R160k later that not all solar providers are as trustworthy, honourable and knowledgeable as Dean.”
Incorrectly installed solar system is dangerous and expensive.
This unhappy client posted on Hello Peter after he spent thousands on a solar system that was poorly installed and did not work correctly. He was issued with an invalid COC and the SSEG registration was never registered with the Municipality. When told of the problems, the installer never answered his calls or emails.
He found SomeWatt Solar by word of mouth and the excellent reviews on FB and Whatsapp groups of clients who were very happy with the service provided by Dean and his team.
He urged others looking for solar installers to rather pay more as “proper after sales service is 100% worth paying a premium for, these systems are too complex to deal with yourself and your only real port of call 99% of the time is the installer at the end of the day, I got lucky with the supplier helping out.”
Electrical hazards
- Faulty wiring: Loose connections, corrosion, or damage can lead to short circuits and electrical shocks
- Inverter problems: A malfunctioning inverter can cause electrical issues
- Hot spots: Crippled wires, poor soldering and cell structure issues can create high temperature points that can lead to fires
Fires
- Improper plug-in systems: DIY systems often have faulty wiring and loose connections that can cause fires
- Damaged or frayed wires: Can lead to short circuits and fires
Other problems
- Water drainage: A poorly designed installation can cause water drainage problems
- Water damage to roof structure
- Shading issues: A poorly designed installation can cause shading issues
- Low efficiency: A poorly designed installation can cause low efficiency
- Micro-cracks: Incorrect handling or excessive force can cause micro-cracks that can reduce power generation
To avoid these problems, experts recommend hiring certified professionals and using quality materials. It may cost a little more, but it is better to pay for an installation done properly from the start than having to spend even more to have a poor installation fixed.
Contact Dean on 060 544 6651 or on email: info@somewattsolar.co.za to arrange a free, no-obligation quote for affordable residential and commercial solar installations.
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